Cass Index: Despite December declines, transportation shows strong economy
ST. LOUIS — December was a month of growing uncertainty and severe declines in the U.S. financial markets as equity valuations fell (the Dow Jones
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ACT Research: CV build strong in 2018, economic risks in sight
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The desire to get Class 8 trucks built and out the door for 2018 taxation benefits drove a build plan beat in
Oops! New York state did not previously enforce ELD rule, now making up for lost time
ALBANY, N.Y. — There’s always a straggler in the bunch. Unknown to many, New York state has not previously been enforcing the federal electronic logging
U.S. Supreme Court rules carriers can’t force independent contractors into arbitration
In a unanimous 8-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that trucking carriers can’t force independent contractors into arbitration. In New Prime Inc. v.
Kenworth and Toyota collaborate to develop zero emission trucks
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Kenworth Truck Co. and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel
Paradigm shift begins when you remove negative thoughts from assessment of other drivers
By CLIFF ABBOTT/The Trucker Staff “Did you see that idiot?” Drivers who still use CB radios often hear things like that. Chances are you have
The Trucker News Channel Episode #034
In this episode we cover… Heaviest load ever hauled. Motorists eat off road after big rig crash. Daimler shows off Level 2 truck. New tech
ACT: Preliminary used Class 8 volumes fall again, but not to a particularly concerning degree
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) slipped for a second consecutive month in December with a 7 percent decline, marking
TCA Names finalists in driver of year competition
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Six professional truck drivers — three company drivers and three owner-operators — have been chosen as finalists in the Truckload Carriers Association’s
DAT Solutions: Spot rates slump as truck capacity comes back strong
PORTLAND, Ore. — The number of available trucks on the spot truckload freight market jumped 77 percent during the week ending January 12, well ahead
Melton Truck Lines driver Matthew Kendrick named TCA Highway Angel
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Matthew Kendrick of Sacramento, California, a professional truck driver for Melton Truck Lines of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been named a Highway Angel
2018 Class 8 new truck sales third largest in century
The final Class 8 new truck sales figures are in showing 2018 not as a record year in in terms of total sales, nor a
GHSA report says speed a persistent factor in nearly a third of fatal traffic accidents
WASHINGTON — A new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) highlights excessive vehicle speed as a persistent factor in nearly one-third of all
ABF Freight names 2019 load team
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest has named its less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight’s has named members of the 2019 ABF Freight Load Team. The ABF Freight
Schneider rolls out tablets to improve driver experience, efficiency
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider isn’t just one of the largest trucking carriers in North America. It is a leader in utilizing new technology to
U.S. Chamber touts infrastructure in 2019 State of American Business address
WASHINGTON — Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said Thursday that “infrastructure is integral to opportunity” in order to sustain
AASHTO exec says federal shutdown impacting project planning for state DOTs
WASHINGTON — As the partial shutdown of the federal government over border wall funding stretches past 20 days, some state departments of transportation are beginning
Michigan roadwork see increased risks, costs in the winter
By SHAWN D. LEWIS , The Detroit News DETROIT — The pushing of Michigan’s roadwork into the colder months comes with great costs and risks
Pilot Flying J opens new travel center in Arlington, Washington
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J has opened Pilot Travel Center in Arlington, Washington. “We’re thrilled to serve the Arlington community and contribute to the
Mack Trucks releases ninth and final episode of RoadLife series
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has released “RoadLife Reunion,” the ninth and final episode of its RoadLife series on roadlife.tv and Amazon Prime Video. “RoadLife